You know it's an awards show, right?

Eric Close is one of the stars of ABC's "Nashville," which explains his presence at the CMA Awards. Not explained: his curious fashion choice for the evening. A long leather coat over jeans and banded-collar shirt, with a striped scarf, doesn't really scream "awards show," does it? -- Rick...

Eric Close is one of the stars of ABC's "Nashville," which explains his presence at the CMA Awards. Not explained: his curious fashion choice for the evening. A long leather coat over jeans and banded-collar shirt, with a striped scarf, doesn't really scream "awards show," does it? -- Rick... (Getty Images)

Eric Close is one of the stars of ABC's "Nashville," which explains his presence at the CMA Awards. Not explained: his curious fashion choice for the evening. A long leather coat over jeans and banded-collar shirt, with a striped scarf, doesn't really scream "awards show," does it? -- Rick...Getty Images